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‘Saiyaara’ Day One Box Office: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda Film Off to a Strong Start in India

INDIA, JUL 17 – Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, earned Rs 25 crore on its first day with nearly 1 million tickets sold, marking a record for a debut-led film.

  • The film Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, released theatrically in India on Friday, July 18, 2025.
  • The film's success follows an unconventional marketing approach that avoided traditional publicity, interviews, and social media, relying instead on strong content promoted nationwide.
  • Saiyaara grossed Rs 21.25 crore domestically on its opening day, sold over 3.8 lakh tickets across 7,850 shows, and released on 8,000 screens, marking a record opening for a debutant-led romance.
  • The movie blends old-fashioned romance with modern relationship anxieties, featuring music by multiple composers and praised lead performances that deepen its emotional appeal.
  • Saiyaara's historic opening positions it as Mohit Suri's career-best, breaking post-COVID box office records and suggesting strong potential for sustained success despite competition from holdover films.
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Bollywood Bubble broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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